[Jessica-Jean]

Sleepless, I began browsing Abe Books. I had to take a closer look at this offering:

Striped Cotton Top: Very Good Soft cover (1981) | The Book Faerie

AbeBooks.com: Striped Cotton Top: Craft leaflet, two pages. Very good condition. A quick and easy knitting project to make a short sleeved sweater.

www.abebooks.com

I bought that series of one and two page patterns and have the loose leaf binders full still - some thirty plus years later. I even used a few, not enough to justify what I paid though.
In my opinion, any knitter who shells out $6US for a single pattern from the collection is even more of a sucker than I was when I subscribed to the collection!

Also in my opinion, whoever decided to peddle the collection one pattern at a time will make a mint!

 

[grandmatimestwo]

I have never heard of Abe Books. I will have to take a look….just to look. I’m determined not to buy any more patterns! I have so many that I haven’t used.

 

[mamakaren]

I had that 3 notebook collection! It didn’t come with me when I moved. I did try to sell it on eBay, but had no luck.

 

[MMWRay]

I didn't know these by that name but saw 2 of the brown leaflet holders at the recycle, reuse store full of patterns Tuesday.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

I had that 3 notebook collection! It didn’t come with me when I moved. I did try to sell it on eBay, but had no luck.

I’ve seen the collections (one each knit and crochet) on eBay a few times. Unless it’s a local buyer, I wouldn’t bother. Postal rates, at least in Canada, are just too high. That’s why my remaining books will probably all end up at the Goodwill across the street.

 

[maureen0614]

Sleepless, I began browsing Abe Books. I had to take a closer look at this offering:

Striped Cotton Top: Very Good Soft cover (1981) | The Book Faerie

AbeBooks.com: Striped Cotton Top: Craft leaflet, two pages. Very good condition. A quick and easy knitting project to make a short sleeved sweater.

www.abebooks.com

I bought that series of one and two page patterns and have the loose leaf binders full still - some thirty plus years later. I even used a few, not enough to justify what I paid though.
In my opinion, any knitter who shells out $6US for a single pattern from the collection is even more of a sucker than I was when I subscribed to the collection!

Also in my opinion, whoever decided to peddle the collection one pattern at a time will make a mint!

I had a similar problem with Rowan. One of their back issues had a pattern that I really loved. I contacted customer service, asking to purchase it, and was told that I would have to purchase the entire issue for $34.00. I have unsubscribed from all of their mailings and will never buy one of their products again.

 

[knitwitty]

I did not realize Abe Books had pattern books (if I had thought about it, I would have realized it). I have purchased other books from Abe, usually those out of print by an author I liked. I am not even going to inquire about pattern books!

 

[spins2knit]

Used and out of print books and patterns have a value. There are people who are willing to do most anything to get hold of them.
Look at all those we all know who care nothing for copyrights and are willing to steal current patterns that cost less than $10.

 

[callmechicken]

omg. i had that pattern back in the 80's, but i didn't pay for it. the shop where i bought my yarn had them for free. i also remember coats and clark issuing a bunch of pattern leaflets and booklets. the leaflets were free and the booklets were priced.

 

[chickkie]

Used and out of print books and patterns have a value. There are people who are willing to do most anything to get hold of them.
Look at all those we all know who care nothing for copyrights and are willing to steal current patterns that cost less than $10.

When I see these patterns being copied and resold, or put on a blog that makes money for every click, it just makes my blood boil!

 

[silkandwool]

I think I still have those volumes of patterns. I would sale whole volumes not just one pattern.

 

[spins2knit]

When I see these patterns being copied and resold, or put on a blog that makes money for every click, it just makes my blood boil!

Me, too! And I get very vocal and report them!

 

[chickkie]

Me, too! And I get very vocal and report them!

I have done that too!

 

[dunnville89]

I think I only bought once from Abe books, a book that contained just one pattern I wanted for a Fair Isle bonnet that I made in Shetland wool and is still in my finished cupboard. Sometimes my knitting is just for the fun of trying a pattern that I love without any thought of cost (usually when I'm in a "to heck with it" mindset). The book was $25 and the yarn in all the colors was as much. I know many of you will be horrified at this, but this is my hobby and I justify it by the amount of money men spend on their hobbies, i.e., golf, antique cars, boats, etc.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

I have done that too!

With the outstanding exceptions of Disney and Starmore, most copyright holders (of yarny patterns) just haven’t deep enough pockets to bring suit.

 

[spins2knit]

With the outstanding exceptions of Disney and Starmore, most copyright holders (of yarny patterns) just haven’t deep enough pockets to bring suit.

And some people think thatm gives thelicense to steal.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

I think I only bought once from Abe books, a book that contained just one pattern I wanted for a Fair Isle bonnet that I made in Shetland wool and is still in my finished cupboard. Sometimes my knitting is just for the fun of trying a pattern that I love without any thought of cost (usually when I'm in a "to heck with it" mindset). The book was $25 and the yarn in all the colors was as much. I know many of you will be horrified at this, but this is my hobby and I justify it by the amount of money men spend on their hobbies, i.e., golf, antique cars, boats, etc.

When money was tight, children were young, and we were deep in debt, THEN I would have been horrified. Now that the kids have left the nest and we’re debt-free, it doesn’t.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

And some people think thatm gives thelicense to steal.

There are always honest and dishonest folk.

 

[dunnville89]

When money was tight, children were young, and we were deep in debt, THEN I would have been horrified. Now that the kids have left the nest and we’re debt-free, it doesn’t.

Me too, when the kids were young I could barely afford yarn at all.

 

[chickkie]

Me too, when the kids were young I could barely afford yarn at all.

If it wasn't from something remade, reused or repurposed I don't know what we would have done. I made most of the kids clothing from articles purchased at church rummage sales and then taken apart and reused - material/zippers/buttons/yarn for mitts/hats/socks/sweaters etc. In fact I still do a lot of that! Just yesterday I picked up a pair of dark blue denim jeans in a very large size for $1 as I have plans for the material in them.